So you remember when the worst insult you could call a man was “F@g.” I do. Not idiot, or moron, or dumbass. “F@g.”

That’s still burned into my brain. I don’t say it, but I’m angry, it’s right there on the tip of my tongue.

I am gay. I have a gay friend who uses that term in a “taking it back sense”.

I love my friend and respect him but it hurts so bad it’s to hear that. It’s honestly triggering to me because it reminds me of middle and high school.

I wish he wouldn’t use that term but maybe it is okay if we really are taking it back.

I have talked to some elder gays who seem to feel the same way about other terms like lesbian so maybe it really is a generational aversion to the slur of the time.

I don’t like feeling genuinely upset but I am willing to endure it if it means progression for LGBTQIA+ ppl.

Anyone who has a thought about this pls reply. Would really love to hear non-straight folks opinions on it, but even willing to hear straight folks opinions as long as they are respectful and non-violent. ♥️